Senior Technical Writer/Editor

About This Role

Support a high-profile U.S. Navy weapon system program by producing and editing technical documents. Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts and other editors to ensure documentation accuracy and compliance with standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of tasks related to producing and editing technical documents and technical procedure manuals
• Produce and edit Strategic Systems Program Instructions (SSPINSTs), Weapon System Maintenance documents, Ordnance Pamphlets (OPs), Ordnance Documents (ODs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Create and edit governing documents, correspondence, document technical specifications, and work instructions
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Technologists, and other Technical Editors
• Ensure documentation is accurate, consistent, and compliant with established standards
• Create and maintain documentation schedules, ensuring timely updates and deliverables
• Create and revise work instructions, procedures, white papers, etc. in accordance with organization requirements
• Manage conflicting tasking with an eye for prioritization

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well independently and with others
• Active CompTIA Security+ certification or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Proficiency using Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project)
• Experience editing and/or creating Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) or similar
• Experience creating and revising work instructions, procedures, white papers, etc. in accordance with organization requirements
• Strong proofreading and formatting skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and an eye for formatting inconsistencies
• Proven ability to learn and quickly grasp complex technical concepts to convey them clearly and accurately
• Ability to manage conflicting tasking with an eye for prioritization
• Ability and willingness to lift up to 40 pounds

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or Computer Science or similar
• At least 2 years professional work experience in technical writing/editing or equivalent education and experience.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with markup languages SGML and/or XML
• Familiarity with S1000D
• Familiarity documentation/word processing systems (e.g., Arbortext and Vulcan)
• Familiarity with Content Management Systems (CMS) tools such as SharePoint or Confluence
• Experience with maintaining quality assurance and audit standards
• Ability to apply knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, policies, and procedures
• Familiarity with Controlled Unclassified Information (e.g., requirements, portion markings, and creation)

Skills

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Benefits

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